The Swim Teaching for Participants on the Autism Spectrum Professional Development module is designed for swim teachers that are starting out in this area of specialised teaching, or those with experience looking to test and update their knowledge and skills. The combination of knowledge building and practical tips and strategies will give teachers the ability to move forward with confidence and clarity and deliver highly effective and enjoyable lessons in this rewarding but sometimes challenging area.
The module should take about 75 minutes to complete and covers the following topics:
- Understanding what autism is, and what it isn’t
- Identifying the strengths, interests, characteristics and behaviours of people on the spectrum and better understanding how they may think and learn
- Understanding the relationship between autism, water, swimming and drowning prevention
- Preparing lessons or programs tailored to individual participants on the spectrum
- Preparing for and managing behaviours you may experience when teaching swimming to participants on the spectrum
- Utilising a range of strategies and techniques during lesson delivery
The module includes interviews with children on the spectrum that are learning to swim, their parents or carers and their swim teachers, along with footage of swim lessons in action. All of this is designed to help bring to life key messages and enable you to engage with the subject matter and take it with you as you continue your teaching journey.
Course Duration: 1 hours
Delivery Mode: Online
Pre-requisites: Swimming & Water Safety Teacher
